Students in Ms Thompson’s art class engaged in a project this February to celebrate Black History Month through an assignment recognizing important black persons through their art. Students in the class celebrated Bisa Butler, an award-winning African American textile artist…
Meet Cameron Smith, MAPSA’s MiCharter Hero and Special Education Teacher at WMAES
February is upon us at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, and we are off to a great start for finishing this year strong in our classrooms! With that comes recognition of our Special Education Teacher Cameron Smith from the…
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Donates $5,500 This Holiday Season
We are proud to celebrate a huge accomplishment from the Student Council at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science and their “Change for Change” initiative. The academy student council nearly doubled its donations from last year’s $3,000 total, raising a…
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science is a Top High School in Michigan
Great news, WMAES family! The U.S. News and World Report has officially named us in the top 100 public high schools in the state of Michigan! We at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science take pride in providing an…
Celebrating Anniversaries at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
On behalf of all of us at West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science, we want to thank our staff for their passion and deviation to our school each and every day! We are honored to support champions like you who…
Niche Ranked WMAES a Top 10 Best Charter High School in Michigan
Niche, a leader in connecting schools with students and families with in-depth profiles on every school in America, has ranked West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science as one of the best charter high schools in the state of Michigan. Their…
A Message From our Principals
Back to school season is one of my favorite times of the year. The stores are stocked with supplies, teachers are decorating their classrooms, and families are soaking up the last few precious moments of summer. As we gear up…
Staff Spotlight: Tasha Hanson, Full-time Substitute
“Hi WMAES! My name is Tasha Hanson, I work as a full time building sub for the elementary. I started in November of 2021. I absolutely love working here because the staff and families are so supportive and kind. It…
Celebrating National Charter School Week at West Michigan Academy for Environmental Science
This National Charter School Week, we are honored to celebrate the staff and families at our school for the work they do to serve every child. We set out to not only support our students in fulfilling their callings, but…
Staff Spotlight: Shawn Wessel, Environmental Scientist
“Hey there! I’m Mr. Shawn and I have been teaching at WMAES for almost 15 years. I have seen WMAES go from a bunch of portables to this beautiful campus we have today. I really like that so many of…